Jaiswal, Fernando fined after Colombo Test clash
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando were each fined 25 per cent of their match fees and given one demerit point for their confrontation during the second Test…
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Jurel scores second Test century, dedicates it to soldier father
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 on Day Two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, lifting India to 503 for 9 in the first innings. He shared a 112-run…
Padikkal becomes first Indian No. 3 since Pujara with back-to-back away tons
Devdutt Padikkal has become the first Indian No. 3 since Cheteshwar Pujara in 2018-19 to score centuries in consecutive away Test matches. The left-hander followed his 167 in the Galle Test with…
Pujara backs Padikkal at No. 3, wants Sai Sudharsan in Test squad
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Devdutt Padikkal as India's No. 3 in Test cricket but said the left-hander must perform consistently in tougher series to cement his place. Speaking ahead…
Pujara hints Kuldeep Yadav may be dropped for second Test
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has indicated that Kuldeep Yadav could be dropped from the playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka, with debutant Saransh Jain likely to replace him.…
Sri Lanka hope spinners step up to equalise in Colombo
After India's emphatic win in the first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka are looking to their spinners to level the series in Colombo. The visitors dominated the opening match, and anything less…
Pujara urges Manav Suthar not to chase IPL, preserve Test game
Cheteshwar Pujara has urged young India spinner Manav Suthar to prioritise Test cricket over the Indian Premier League, warning him against changing his natural bowling style for the shorter format. Pujara said…
Devdutt Padikkal scores 167, joins Dravid and Pujara in record list
Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 167 off 230 balls on the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The 24-year-old left-hander, batting at number three, hit 15 fours…
Jaiswal run out after collision with Rahul, ex-players blame Rahul
Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out on the first day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka after a mix-up with opening partner KL Rahul. Jaiswal, on 32, tripped over bowler Kasun Nuwansoa…
Pujara recalls SRK fanboy moment, Hazlewood net refusal
Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from international cricket last year, recounted two light-hearted anecdotes from his IPL days on JioHotstar's 'Cheeky Singles'. The 103-Test veteran described meeting Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh…
